Working under the influence of drugs and alcohol puts you and everyone around you at risk.

You have a duty to take reasonable care of your own health and others in the workplace.

This video features carpenter Jonno discussing the risks of drugs and alcohol in the workplace and the importance of stopping work and going home if you are under the influence.

When you’re hungover or under the influence of drugs and alcohol or, you run the risk of slowing your reflexes, taking shortcuts and making mistakes. This is particularly risky when working in high-risk environments like construction, where tools and machinery are being used.